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pendent

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

pen·dent

adj \ˈpen-dənt\

Definition of PENDENT

1
: jutting or leaning over : overhanging <a pendent cliff>
2
: supported from above : suspended <icicles pendent from the eaves>
3
: remaining undetermined : pending

Variants of PENDENT

pen·dent or pen·dant \ˈpen-dənt\

Examples of PENDENT

  1. <the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables>

Origin of PENDENT

Middle English pendaunt
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PENDENT

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